How to Join Your FiveM Server

How to Join Your FiveM Server

Once your FiveM server is running on your VPS, there are a few different ways to join, depending on how the server is set up.

Method 1: Direct via IP address

1. Open the FiveM client.
2. Press F8 to open the console, or use the search bar on the home screen.
3. Type connect your-ip:port (e.g. connect 192.0.2.10:30120) and press Enter.
4. The server loads resources and connects you automatically.

You'll find your server's IP address and port under your VPS' details in the control panel.

Method 2: Via a connect link (cfx.re)

If your server is registered with Cfx.re (requires txAdmin, or endpoint_add_tcp/endpoint_add_udp set up correctly), players can join via a link in the format:

https://cfx.re/join/xxxxxx

Share the link with your players — it opens FiveM automatically and connects them to the server.

Method 3: Via the server list

1. Open the FiveM client and go to the Servers tab.
2. Search for your server name.
3. Click the server and press Connect.

This requires the server to be set as visible in the public list and properly registered with Cfx.re.

Troubleshooting

• "Couldn't connect" — double-check the IP and port, and confirm the FiveM server process is running (check via SSH or your VPS console).
• Server not showing in the list — check your firewall/port forwarding, and that the server has a valid Cfx.re license key set in server.cfg.
• Long loading time — normal with many resources or large frameworks like ESX/QBCore; wait a bit longer on first connect.

Tips

• Set up a permanent connect link via Cfx.re so you don't have to share an IP address that might change.
• Use a simple message or a Discord bot to share connection details with your community.
• Contact us if you're unsure about the setup — we're happy to help with the initial configuration of your FiveM VPS.